Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Maxim Karoubi #11408 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Maxim began the 2025 Portland Marathon with a strong and consistent pace, maintaining between 6:44 and 6:48 minutes per mile for the first 15 miles. Notably, his split times during miles 4 to 6 were quite stable at 6:44 minutes per mile, reflecting a solid rhythm and control during the initial half. His standing in the M25-29 division was within the top 20 until mile 16. In the latter half, particularly after mile 15, the pace began to decrease. From mile 16 onwards, there was a significant decline, with a final split pace of 7:58 in mile 26. Eventually, Maxim finished with an overall time of 3:22:48, maintaining an average pace of 7:44 minutes per mile. Improving endurance can help maximize his potential as he ranked 42nd in his division. The New "Built Different" team should feel encouraged to refine strategies for future races.